Eel vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Eel and Whitefish different?
- Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 122% higher.
- Eel contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Whitefish. While Eel contains 2.89µg of Vitamin B12, Whitefish contains only 0.96µg.
- Whitefish has less Saturated Fat.
Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+36.2%
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Zinc
+63.8%
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Calcium
+26.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+24.9%
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Copper
+217.2%
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Manganese
+115%
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Selenium
+95.2%
Equal in Sodium - 65
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Iron
+36.2%
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Zinc
+63.8%
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Calcium
+26.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+24.9%
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Potassium
+16.3%
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Copper
+217.2%
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Manganese
+115%
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Selenium
+95.2%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+2790.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+201%
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Vitamin B2
+202%
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Vitamin B5
+208.9%
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Vitamin B6
+349.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.171
Equal in Folate - 17
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Vitamin A
+2790.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+201%
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Vitamin B2
+202%
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Vitamin B5
+208.9%
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Vitamin B6
+349.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.171
Equal in Folate - 17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+99.1%
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+40.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
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Fats
+99.1%
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+40.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260.2%
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Saturated Fat
-61.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+260.2%
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Saturated Fat
-61.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.65g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 14.95g | 7.51g |
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| Calories | 236kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.47mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 406mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 65mg | |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.092mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3787IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1137µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 0.96µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 161mg | 77mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g | 1.162g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.209g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 2.755g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (65 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.